Bruce Moir
1960-2021
Bruce Broderick Moir, PMP
(Ret’d Navy)
The sun has set and the landscape of our lives has forever
changed; it is with broken hearts that we share the unexpected passing
at home of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother,
son-in-law, nephew, uncle and great friend on Saturday, January 23,
2021.
Bruce was born on September 16, 1960 to the late Roderick and
Arvella (nee Purdy) Moir in Dartmouth, NS.
Bruce was the most loved husband and best friend of Lisa (nee
Hartlen); a fiercely proud and loving Dad to his 3 sons: Christopher
and his wife Crystal of Douglas, ON; Andrew of Carleton Place, ON; and
Stuart and his wife Melissa of Lanark Highlands, ON; and his two
daughters: Abigail Jane and Rachel Elizabeth both at home; a loving
Poppa to his grandsons: Caden and Colton Moir (Christopher) and
granddaughter, Madelynn Moir (Stuart). Bruce is also
survived by his sisters: Pamela Hatton of Springhill, NS; Rodanna
(John) Oakes of Shediac, NB; Beth Moir of Debert, NS; and his brother,
Richard (Dawn) of Lawrencetown, NS. Bruce is also survived
by Lisa’s parents, Allan and Carol Ann Hartlen of Kentville,
NS, and her brother, Peter (Laurie) of Beaconsfield, QC; as
well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. In
addition to his parents, Roderick and Arvella, he was predeceased by
an infant brother, Broderick, and his older sister,
Margery.
In 1977 Bruce joined the Royal Canadian Navy where he proudly
served his country as a Naval officer for 20 years plus 1 day on both
the Pacific and Atlantic coasts while seeing the world.
Bruce never spoke of the bad things he may have encountered but loved
to tell stories of the fun and often unbelievable adventures he had
sailing the world, including tea with the Queen, sharing a room with
Farley Mowatt, a sailing race to Hawaii, calling his mother from a car
phone in San Francisco, and the ever popular being in Virginia Beach
training when Top Gun came out. It was during his time in
the Navy that he met his first wife (Patricia Bernicky) and they
welcomed their 3 sons into the world, eventually settling in Carleton
Place, ON where he retired as Lieutenant-Commander in1998.
After retiring from the military, Bruce started a new career as a
project management professional joining LGS Group in 1999 where he
lead the Maritime Forces Atlantic year 2000 conversion; it was on this
project that he met Lisa and their adventure
began…
For 20 years Bruce and Lisa built a life together that
started with a house in Hammonds Plains and ended with a home in Kings
Head, NS where Abigail and Rachel completed their family in the most
spectacular way. They came to New Glasgow where Bruce joined
Sobeys Inc. as a Project Manager, Director and Vice President for many
years. With time comes change and Bruce decided it was time
for something different so decided to start his own consulting firm
taking 2 engagements in Quebec, first with SNC Lavalin and for the
last year at Davie Shipyard where he forged many
friendships.
More than anything, Bruce loved his family and friends. He
lived life to the fullest and he found his happy place when the family
built their home on the hill looking out over the Northumberland
Strait. It was here that he felt most at home and was quite
happy never to leave, unless it was to go do something with his girls
whom he made sure had a strong work ethic from cleaning their rooms to
mucking stalls. He knew nothing about horses, but was both
Abigail and Rachel’s biggest fan; he would gladly go to the
barn or shows to watch them ride and compete, his only complaint was
the smell. He also became a huge basketball fan, first with
Abigail and more recently with
Rachel.
Bruce would do anything for his family and they loved him
more than words can say. We are blessed in that we have so many
wonderful memories from trips to Walt Disney World, Cruises to the
Caribbean and a beach vacation to Turks and Caicos.
Bruce’s family extended far beyond those he was related to
by blood and there were many laughter-filled celebrations, game nights
and vacations with the greatest friends who became his chosen family:
Kevin, Jo-Anne and Kaitlin (Colin) Russell; Tom, Suzanne and Jenna
Makin; Brian, Angela, Haileigh and Hannah MacLeod; Mike, Natalie and
Theo Carroll and so many more great
friends.
Never one at a loss for words, he would gladly share his
wisdom, which was so uniquely Bruce, to the younger generation. Over
the years he was mentor to many, a hockey fan to the Crushers who
lived under his roof, a handyman, no job was too big or too small and
then there was his obsession with Top Gun.
As a family we would like to thank the members of the Little
Harbour Fire Department, Emergency Health Services and the RCMP for
all that they did for Bruce on Saturday. To our many friends
and family we don’t know where we would be right now without
the time you have given, the food you have prepared and the love you
have given; there are no words to express the gratitude we have for
all of you.
At this time, due to COVID-19, there will be no visitation. A
Celebration of Life and interment of remains will be held in the
summer on date to be determined. If you wish to honor
Bruce’s memory, in lieu of donations, please consider
contributing to the Bruce Moir Education Fund at Scotiabank (PO Box
369, New Glasgow, NS, B2H 5E5) in support of Abigail and Rachel.
Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New
Glasgow.
19602021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Bruce Moir 19602021..
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia